Lytmi (Light Mi) Neo Sync Box kit : Philips sync box alternative ?

[@fgtechtips]

Hello everyone! I hope you found this video helpful, please leave me a comment if you have any questions or observations? Do you own one of these kits? How do you find it ?

[@mrberlinli]

Hi, where i can order this. Have you a link for me. I live in Germany. Thank you very much

[@fgtechtips]

Hi did you check my video description? Theres a link

[@HARD88LUCK]

I actually went and bought a kit being as in Australia it's cheaper then buying a raspberry pi and setting up ambilight in our current climate. Unfortunately I recieved a dud! Set up out of the box and lights flashed when first plugged in and turned on but nothing after that, app works and responds as if it should be working, tried everything also tried reaching out to light-mi and was told it was my fault I damaged the lights.... Since they refused to help I investigated some more pulling back the heat shrink around the connection to the lights from the usb and found very poor soldering and a short between 2 wires. As I have not seen any posts or reviews of this kind im sure the average consumers are not receiving any where near the same quality as those receiving "free to test" models. Wasn't sure where else I could try bring awareness to this issue so apologies in advance Cheers

[@fgtechtips]

Thanks for sharing this, first time I hear about this issue, in that case being a filed product they should refund or replace it for you

[@vkh2k6]

I've just bought one of these direct from the manufacture. Cost £82 delivered. I'm using it with a Sky Q box in the UK. Works a charm. The only thing I can't get to work is Google integration. It keeps asking me for a password with the Smart Home and I have no idea why but it keeps rejecting it.

[@fgtechtips]

Yes I explain that in the video, it's the same password you use for the app

[@vkh2k6]

@@fgtechtips ah that’s the problem. I used Apple login and that hides the password. Which I can’t find for the life of me. I’m going to quickly reinstall it this week and use my Google address, that should fix it. I think at the price this is a great buy 👍🏻. Awesome video.

[@fgtechtips]

Yeah it's a great price and quality product indeed. Thanks for watching !

[@pbateman19]

So to achieve 60Hz you use a HDMI switch, essentially connecting your Light Mi Neo into one of the input ports on the HDMI switch and this will upgrade the 30Hz to 60Hz to the TV HDMI connection? Sorry, I'm not up to speed with all this but having just received the Light Mi Neo sync box and lights I'd like to know the process for maintaining 60Hz (if at all possible). Please keep it simple for a tech layman. Thank you.

[@fgtechtips]

if the splitter you use, will reduce from 120 or 60 to 30hz, then it will it just pass through the signal, if the splitter does not reduce the frequency then you still output the 120 or 60hz

[@PauldeSilvaG]

A very good video. Very detailed. Good job. I'm getting myself one.

[@fgtechtips]

Thank you !

[@WheeledHamster]

Does it requires Bluetooth to be on all times?

[@fgtechtips]

Nope it connects via wifi to the app

[@plamenivanov3188]

Would this work directly with the built in TV Amazon and Netflix?

[@fgtechtips]

Hi I explain this in the video, no it needs an external source via HDMI, so you could it with an external TV box

[@visualflair]

Where are you finding these test videos?

[@fgtechtips]

Those are from youtube

[@Hogwarts.Failure]

The biggest flaw with other similar products is DRM protection, so does this work with Netflix for instance?

[@fgtechtips]

As I explain in the video it doesn't work with the TV integrated apps, so if you expect to use your TV Netflix app it won't work. It has to be an external box

[@Hogwarts.Failure]

@@fgtechtips no i use a Nvidia Shield box with Netflix. But since Netflix and similar streaming party's have a DRM safety the hdmi output is protected. So my current dream light box won't work with DRM supported apps like Netflix.

[@fgtechtips]

Ok got it now, I wasn't aware of those DRM restrictions on hdmi. I will check

[@frankwhite8241]

any clue if a 2.1 will drop ? i wanted philips but it's also 2.0 and don't think they are planning to upgrade to 2.1 so thought this would be better but its also 2.0

[@fgtechtips]

Yes I was told mid/end next year a 2.1 version with more hdmi ports will be out

[@frankwhite8241]

@@fgtechtips cool ill wait then , thanks

[@fgtechtips]

In the meantime in the channel you can find the review of the neo 2.0, with hdmi 2.0 support (for 4k 60hz) and HDR. That's more than enough for me now

[@sholmesbrown]

What about a HDR signal? I plan to split 4k HDR and Dolby vision sending 1 to my tv and the other to the sync box. Will it accept HDR signal for the lights sync at least? I'm not plugging in an output into sync box. Just a signal from my splitter

[@fgtechtips]

I have been in touch with the manufacturer for your question and they confirm you are able to use hdr content with the box as long as you have a splitter in between. The splitter has to be high quality in order to not have quality degradation. The upcoming new product will support hdmi2.0 and therefore HDR too.

[@gacopl]

@@fgtechtips they should work on 2.1 instead i'd like to have such but not loosing capabilites of my equipment are you aware of any hdmi2.1 splitters ?

[@fgtechtips]

@@gacopl the orei ones are quite popular, but i think they support max 4k@60 if you need 4k@120 this could be a good option www.amazon.com/CABLEDECONN-Splitter-Converter-Compatible-Projectors/dp/B08PKJZ7QB

[@gacopl]

@@fgtechtips Thanks! i was not aware these are already out

[@diebackmischung503]

Does it work with a 5/2.4Ghz wifi?

[@fgtechtips]

Hi this is explained in the video....5ghz not supported so you have to use the 2.4 band

[@denodan]

Mo good for ps5 or XSX which are hdmi 2.1. I got the Govee with camera, and it's not to bad, and not reliant on HDMI.

[@fgtechtips]

i honestly don't like the camera popping up on the tv, these solutions are instead invisible

[@denodan]

@FGtech Tips you don't need it on top, seen people just place it on the bottom hidden brhind soundbar, etc, I could have easily done this bit perfer camera on top, and it's not even a big deal and does not even get in the way. You got an Xbox series X or PS5 then you have no other choice, else you eont get 120fps, VRR or dolby atmos, as these require 2.1 to get the most out of them, Neo sync and Philps would be a downgrade for my gaming consoles and are much more expensive than Govee, which whrn setup right does a respectable job

[@denodan]

@FGtech Tips but there are multiple ways to hide the camera, does not even need to be on the tv, do basically can be Invisible especially if you have a soundbar In front of the soundbar. I have the option if I choose to, to place the camera were you cannot even see it.

[@denodan]

@@fgtechtips no good if you need hdmi 2.1, your paying 10x as much as govee, yes it maybe better, but not by 10x, also an ND filter makes a hugh difference with colours

[@25227168]

@@denodan it's fine just use a HDMI matrix 2x2 or even 4x2 with EIDID. That way you can send HDMI 2.1 to tv with HDR and Dolby and all that and just send 1080p to the Neo

[@hurmonkulousjenkins6865]

I just got this today, I have my Xbox connected and the lights work but where do I put the hdmi for the light box? Do I need something else? I cant put it in my Xbox and I cant put it in my xbox is in a different hdmi port. Please help

[@fgtechtips]

Hi i explain it in the video, at 4:50. First HDMI port connected to the tv, second one to whatever you like (Xbox, fire tv, DVD player....)

[@hurmonkulousjenkins6865]

@@fgtechtips yeah sorry bro I figured it out! thanks for the vid! helped a lot!

[@user-sh1th7sl5z]

Hey, thx for your great video. I have ordered it lately. Is it normal for the white to have a little bit blue in it or do you know something to fix it? Or get more accurate colors ?

[@fgtechtips]

Yeah I noticed the same, the white colour has a bluish tint but that's common to most led strips available today

[@evaoa3410]

hello thanks this is very helpful, will it work with netflix/youtube if i use Chromecast or firestick app?

[@fgtechtips]

It works if you use that with an external box via HDMI as I explain in the video it doesnt work if you use the preloaded TV apps, it needs an external source

[@evaoa3410]

@@fgtechtips does chromecast count as external source?

[@fgtechtips]

Yes since it connects via hdmi

[@evaoa3410]

@@fgtechtips ok thank you, can I use a hdmi splitter to add more devices ?

[@fgtechtips]

Yes

[@WheeledHamster]

This one is nice but only one HdMi input, that sucks!

[@fgtechtips]

Yes only one hdmi source but I guess that's why it costs 3 times less than the Philips one right ?

[@aleeguy]

Hello, I wanted to ask if the hz limitation to 60 and 4k quality only applies for the devices that are connected to the tv through HDMI? Not to the videos that the tv is streaming from like youtube(as an example, if the video supported higher refresh rate or quality)?

[@aleeguy]

Sorry for being too specific

[@aleeguy]

And it’s about Lytmi 2.0 FYI.

[@fgtechtips]

This box being hdmi 1.4 does not support 4k 60hz nor HDR which are hdmi 2.0 capabilities. So no problems up to 4k 30hz but if you need 60hz you better watch the neo 2.0 I reviewed here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWWVlH99qtt8esk

[@aleeguy]

@@fgtechtips Thank you. I was about the second version of lytmi neo. Does that affect only to the stuff that are being streamed through HDMI(the refresh rate being limited to 60)? Like if I’m watching something 120hz and it is not streamed through HDMI, then it won’t be affected?

[@fgtechtips]

Yes you only have one hdmi input source in the box so only that device that goes into the box is limited to 4k 60hz (in case of neo 2) or 4k 30hz in case of neo 1

[@BorisInStreaming]

ciao da quello che ho capito devo collegare il dispositivo al sync box ma supporta i 120 hz della playstation 5 ?

[@fgtechtips]

Si esatto devi collegare HDMI al box per avere la sincronizzazione delle luci. Questo supporta solo fino a 4k 30fps (HDMI 1.4) , nel mio canale trovi anche la recensione del modello 2.0 che supporta fino a 4k 60fps via HDMI 2.0b

[@andrewnicholson9857]

A really thorough review which I found very useful as I am considering buying this product. My main concern is it only uses the 2.4 GHz WiFi signal and my router is dual band. It is possible to disable the 5.0 GHz signal on my router but I would prefer not to have to do this. Do you know if the next version will be able to run on either 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz? Thanks for doing this review

[@fgtechtips]

Thanks for your comment, appreciate it! I also own a dual band router, 5ghz + 2.4ghz, no need to disable your 5ghz band, you just need to remember to use the 2.4ghz band when configuring it. Not sure about the new version since all these home devices use the 2.4ghz band only (same is for my washing machine, soundbar, domotics devices) so I think the new version will still be using the 2.4ghz but I can ask the manufacturer

[@andrewnicholson9857]

@@fgtechtips thanks for replying so quickly. Unfortunately the router I use doesn't allow me to select the 2.4 GHz signal. It only sends out one selectable channel and this is why I would have to disable the 5 GHz signal. If you are able to ask about the next version that be great. Thanks again

[@fgtechtips]

Oh I understand now, I was actually wrong, I have just been in contact with the manufacturer and the upcoming product will support hdmi 2.0 and WiFi 5ghz

[@MrMrjames128]

What is the best 4k HDR 60HZ hdmi splitter for this ??

[@fgtechtips]

Hi I don't have one but I have always heard good things about the Orei ones: www.orei.com/products/uhds102-ultrahd-1-in-2-hdmi-splitter

[@foxcloud]

i also own the product. only unfortunately in games I feel a delay it is minimal but you notice it. especially with flashing lights in the game. I also have a little latency in the video with the Philips ambilight demo video. at your presentation. regards

[@fgtechtips]

Hi, is it set on high ?

[@foxcloud]

@@fgtechtips yes but still I have a delay

[@fgtechtips]

If you are using an earc connection there shouldnt be any delay

[@lisawang6901]

Only an alternative if you have no idea how immersive lighting is supposed to work otherwise a trash product and works nothing like DreamScreen or Philips hue

[@fgtechtips]

I find it honestly quite precise, there is some delay and it uses lot of CPU power but it works with everything for what it costs. You can only use it with a pc but I also reviewed this solution that can work with any HDMI source so it uses no CPU power kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWWVlH99qtt8esk